AmCham China
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| Founded | 1919 |
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| Focus | Business advocacy |
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Area served
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China |
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Key people
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William Zarit, Chairperson Alan Beebe, President |
| Website | amchamchina.org |
William Zarit, Chairperson
The American Chamber of Commerce in the People's Republic of China (AmCham China) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation whose membership compromises more than 3,300 individuals from 900 companies operating across China. The chamber's nationwide mission is to help American companies succeed in China through advocacy, information, networking and business support services. The chamber provides information, networking opportunities, business support services, and advocacy to promote a mutually beneficial bilateral business environment for the United States and China.
AmCham China is the only officially recognised chamber of commerce representing American businesses in Mainland China. AmCham China has more than 50 industry- and issue-specific forums and committees. These working groups serve as a platform for the American business community and other organisations in China to foster understanding, share information, pursue common interests, promote trade and investment, and strengthen cooperation.
AmCham China’s headquarters are located in Beijing. In addition to a Tianjin Chapter, it has a Central China Chapter based in Wuhan and a Northeast China Chapter with offices in Dalian and Shenyang.
The first American Chamber of Commerce in Beijing (then Peking) was established in 1919, with eight founding member companies, including Standard Oil. The organization disbanded when war broke out, and the chamber did not reform until 1981. AmCham China was formally registered with the Ministry of Civil Affairs in 1991. As a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the business success of its members, AmCham China is not affiliated with any branch of government.
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